Comments on: Devlin, Abnormal Investigations - Case File: THE HELL HERMIT http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/ News from the Staff of Podiobooks.com Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:42:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Greg http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-214990 Greg Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:50:36 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-214990 Hey, KC, glad ya enjoyed it so much. I tried to make the next book even louder and more obnoxious. Make sure and listen; crank it —then leave a donation. Fifty per cent goes to the association of auditory canal research. Hey, KC, glad ya enjoyed it so much. I tried to make the next book even louder and more obnoxious. Make sure and listen; crank it —then leave a donation. Fifty per cent goes to the association of auditory canal research.

]]> By: Cayce http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-214981 Cayce Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:46:31 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-214981 Interesting premise, and set in my home state so it gets some points. The intro/exit music is loud and designed to hurt your ears. Seriously, I had to rip my headphones off my head every time the "music" started playing, it's AWFUL! The sound level is very inconsistent. I had to turn up my ipod/stereo to hear the quiter characters and got blasted whenever Devlin's voice came on. Dialog would get quieter and quieter then be loud again instantly. The story was ok, but really not worth the actual physical pain. Interesting premise, and set in my home state so it gets some points. The intro/exit music is loud and designed to hurt your ears. Seriously, I had to rip my headphones off my head every time the “music” started playing, it’s AWFUL! The sound level is very inconsistent. I had to turn up my ipod/stereo to hear the quiter characters and got blasted whenever Devlin’s voice came on. Dialog would get quieter and quieter then be loud again instantly. The story was ok, but really not worth the actual physical pain.

]]> By: Greg http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-210065 Greg Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:17:34 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-210065 Ed, Matt, Andrew, and all the mighty legions of fans with sophisticated taste, culture, and refinement—thank ya! I'm recording a science fiction book I wrote at the same time I was writing Dunkin One. I finished the two books about a week apart. I've now graduated to writing four at a time, 1500 words a day, seven days a week. If I'm in a foul mood, I work on a violent one, if I'm drinking, I work on a funny one, if I'm in a foul mood and drinkin' I go to the bar and hope somebody jumps on me or I do some editing which is about the same boringass dang thing. Anyway, I'm recording 'No, You Can't Have It' a 63,000 word science fiction novel, written in first person POV, about 9-10 hours long. I remember being in San Francisco, a Mac convention or some excuse for drinking, and I bought a copy of Jumper by Stephen Gould in some downtown bookstore. I enjoyed that book. I think he did an awesome job. I have no idea about the movie cuz I didn't watch it. (The movie usually sucks) One day I started thinking I could write a sci/fi book with teleportation as the main theme. The result was: No, You Can't Have It. Now my crap ain't as good as Gould's, but he's probably rich now off that Hollywood cash and I'm eating crackers with jalapeno-studded sardines and chasing it down to my gullet with Captain Morgan; but I think you'll have a good time listening. It's full of the usual wisecracks, and seamlessly-integrated-thinly-veiled social commentary. Har! Sidenote: I know everyone who listens to my crap and enjoys it, was hoping I'd do 'Devlin, Abnormal Investigations, Case File: Cleft Behind' as the next project, and because that's what you, my loyal fans want—I ain't doing it. It's my way of being the crude, obnoxious, pain-in-the-kiester you've all come to love and shower with paypal cash and undying affection. Heck, Evo's called me names I hadn't been called yet. (plus, this is my least favorite book so I might as well foist it off on an unsuspecting public) Here's a NYCHI blurb, followed by the chapter titles: The indolent life of a wealthy, cynical, wisecracking talk radio host is invaded by a huge, garrulous interloper who claims to have invented an amazing device. Together they start a company based on his invention. When this technology becomes public, the fed wants it and are willing to do anything to get it. It has romance, good food, adventure, copious BS, and teleportation! CHAPTER 1 The Shithammer CHAPTER 2 What Was I Thinking? CHAPTER 3 The Tennis Ball Incident CHAPTER 4 Talk Radio CHAPTER 5 The Town Meeting CHAPTER 6 Hamknuckles CHAPTER 7 Assoflage CHAPTER 8 The Demonstration and the Infatuation CHAPTER 9 The Bulldozer Two-Step CHAPTER 10 greatWalofchinaMart CHAPTER 11 Opening Volley CHAPTER 12 Love Is In the Air CHAPTER 13 I Mooned A Man-In-Black CHAPTER 14 The Chess Game Begins...Your Move Jackass CHAPTER 15 Gotta Eat Sometime CHAPTER 16 The Press Conference CHAPTER 17 Spin This! CHAPTER 18 Ninjers CHAPTER 19 Please Allow Me To Introduce Myself CHAPTER 20 Curl Up? I Don’t Think So... CHAPTER 21 The Truth Makes An Appearance Ed, Matt, Andrew, and all the mighty legions of fans with sophisticated taste, culture, and refinement—thank ya!

I’m recording a science fiction book I wrote at the same time I was writing Dunkin One. I finished the two books about a week apart. I’ve now graduated to writing four at a time, 1500 words a day, seven days a week. If I’m in a foul mood, I work on a violent one, if I’m drinking, I work on a funny one, if I’m in a foul mood and drinkin’ I go to the bar and hope somebody jumps on me or I do some editing which is about the same boringass dang thing.

Anyway, I’m recording ‘No, You Can’t Have It’ a 63,000 word science fiction novel, written in first person POV, about 9-10 hours long. I remember being in San Francisco, a Mac convention or some excuse for drinking, and I bought a copy of Jumper by Stephen Gould in some downtown bookstore. I enjoyed that book. I think he did an awesome job. I have no idea about the movie cuz I didn’t watch it. (The movie usually sucks) One day I started thinking I could write a sci/fi book with teleportation as the main theme. The result was: No, You Can’t Have It. Now my crap ain’t as good as Gould’s, but he’s probably rich now off that Hollywood cash and I’m eating crackers with jalapeno-studded sardines and chasing it down to my gullet with Captain Morgan; but I think you’ll have a good time listening. It’s full of the usual wisecracks, and seamlessly-integrated-thinly-veiled social commentary. Har!

Sidenote: I know everyone who listens to my crap and enjoys it, was hoping I’d do ‘Devlin, Abnormal Investigations, Case File: Cleft Behind’ as the next project, and because that’s what you, my loyal fans want—I ain’t doing it. It’s my way of being the crude, obnoxious, pain-in-the-kiester you’ve all come to love and shower with paypal cash and undying affection. Heck, Evo’s called me names I hadn’t been called yet. (plus, this is my least favorite book so I might as well foist it off on an unsuspecting public)

Here’s a NYCHI blurb, followed by the chapter titles:

The indolent life of a wealthy, cynical, wisecracking talk radio host is invaded by a huge, garrulous interloper who claims to have invented an amazing device. Together they start a company based on his invention. When this technology becomes public, the fed wants it and are willing to do anything to get it. It has romance, good food, adventure, copious BS, and teleportation!

CHAPTER 1 The Shithammer
CHAPTER 2 What Was I Thinking?
CHAPTER 3 The Tennis Ball Incident
CHAPTER 4 Talk Radio
CHAPTER 5 The Town Meeting
CHAPTER 6 Hamknuckles
CHAPTER 7 Assoflage
CHAPTER 8 The Demonstration and the Infatuation
CHAPTER 9 The Bulldozer Two-Step
CHAPTER 10 greatWalofchinaMart
CHAPTER 11 Opening Volley
CHAPTER 12 Love Is In the Air
CHAPTER 13 I Mooned A Man-In-Black
CHAPTER 14 The Chess Game Begins…Your Move Jackass
CHAPTER 15 Gotta Eat Sometime
CHAPTER 16 The Press Conference
CHAPTER 17 Spin This!
CHAPTER 18 Ninjers
CHAPTER 19 Please Allow Me To Introduce Myself
CHAPTER 20 Curl Up? I Don’t Think So…
CHAPTER 21 The Truth Makes An Appearance

]]> By: Andrew http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-205868 Andrew Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:58:24 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-205868 I'm a huge fan of these books and I've even started to foist them on random friends. Looking forward to Cleft Behind and Dunkin II. I have to say that I'd prefer Devlin II over Dunkin II, primarily because I think that Devlin is a more interesting and believable character (even if he is half vampire, half ancient irish warrior, half alcoholic and half portent of the apocolypse). So thanks for the updated version and looking forward to the next story. I’m a huge fan of these books and I’ve even started to foist them on random friends. Looking forward to Cleft Behind and Dunkin II. I have to say that I’d prefer Devlin II over Dunkin II, primarily because I think that Devlin is a more interesting and believable character (even if he is half vampire, half ancient irish warrior, half alcoholic and half portent of the apocolypse). So thanks for the updated version and looking forward to the next story.

]]> By: Matt Walker http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-205056 Matt Walker Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:41:51 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-205056 The fact that I enjoyed this enough to listen to it twice (never happened before) is disturbing but I think that the fact I'm agreeing with the political and philosophic views may require some introspection when I get some time. HAR Thanks Greg for this and the others. Hope you can do Cleft Behind. Matt The fact that I enjoyed this enough to listen to it twice (never happened before) is disturbing but I think that the fact I’m agreeing with the political and philosophic views may require some introspection when I get some time. HAR
Thanks Greg for this and the others. Hope you can do Cleft Behind.
Matt

]]> By: Edward G. Talbot http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-204898 Edward G. Talbot Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:53:01 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-204898 This is a seriously funny tale. And the voice is awesome. In fact, I'm a bit envious that such an obvious hack has such a great touch with the humor. I hear that Greg was afraid that with this book he didn't offend enough people, and thus he wrote Crusade. But that could just be vicious rumor. Anyway, give this one a listen - you won' be disappointed. This is a seriously funny tale. And the voice is awesome. In fact, I’m a bit envious that such an obvious hack has such a great touch with the humor. I hear that Greg was afraid that with this book he didn’t offend enough people, and thus he wrote Crusade. But that could just be vicious rumor.

Anyway, give this one a listen - you won’ be disappointed.

]]> By: Greg Crites http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-201527 Greg Crites Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:06:17 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-201527 Devlin Abnormal Investigations Case File: Cleft Behind In this, the second book in the series, Devlin, the alcoholic vampire, goes head-to-head with the Devil in a no-holds-barred steel cage match. The outcome could not only cost him the soul he never knew he had, but allow the unfolding of the Apocalypse as outlined in Revelations. If that's not enough, he's also being hounded by the IRS, and the woman he loves—but avoids, has tired of chasing him and started on-line dating through EMatchHarmony.com. Will he lose his soul? His girlfriend? His liquor license? Will the world be hurled into the final phase of the Biblically prophesied Armageddon? Can Devlin survive the Breath of Death? Can he resist the charms of Lilith the seducer? Can he defeat Hell Hounds, The Leviathan, Hell's horde of lawyers? And if so, what about the Devil himself? Surely not even Devlin can stand against the Prince of Darkness... The final edits are finished—another 65,000 words. This ain't litrachur, folks. This is the cheapjack pulp storytelling you used to get shipped in plain brown paper so's to not embarrass you in front of yer neighbors. I may think about recording this one if there seems to be any interest...Har! Devlin Abnormal Investigations Case File: Cleft Behind

In this, the second book in the series, Devlin, the alcoholic vampire, goes head-to-head with the Devil in a no-holds-barred steel cage match. The outcome could not only cost him the soul he never knew he had, but allow the unfolding of the Apocalypse as outlined in Revelations. If that’s not enough, he’s also being hounded by the IRS, and the woman he loves—but avoids, has tired of chasing him and started on-line dating through EMatchHarmony.com. Will he lose his soul? His girlfriend? His liquor license? Will the world be hurled into the final phase of the Biblically prophesied Armageddon?

Can Devlin survive the Breath of Death? Can he resist the charms of Lilith the seducer? Can he defeat Hell Hounds, The Leviathan, Hell’s horde of lawyers? And if so, what about the Devil himself? Surely not even Devlin can stand against the Prince of Darkness…

The final edits are finished—another 65,000 words. This ain’t litrachur, folks. This is the cheapjack pulp storytelling you used to get shipped in plain brown paper so’s to not embarrass you in front of yer neighbors. I may think about recording this one if there seems to be any interest…Har!

]]> By: Gail http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-201435 Gail Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:27:00 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-201435 Greg, you are one smart hack! This new version makes you sound like you know what you're doing. The Hell Hermit has the voice that makes me laugh the most, a smug immortal whiner. But he <i>can</i> be taught. Greg, you are one smart hack! This new version makes you sound like you know what you’re doing.
The Hell Hermit has the voice that makes me laugh the most, a smug immortal whiner. But he can be taught.

]]> By: thomasowenm http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-200289 thomasowenm Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:24:43 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-200289 My wife and I absolutely loved Devlin. We both laughed very harr'ed. I fully expect to purchase the hard copies of Devlin in the near future. Thanks Greg for creating a very unique charicature in an alcoholic Vampire. When I get to read it, I will definately hear your voice. My wife and I absolutely loved Devlin. We both laughed very harr’ed. I fully expect to purchase the hard copies of Devlin in the near future. Thanks Greg for creating a very unique charicature in an alcoholic Vampire. When I get to read it, I will definately hear your voice.

]]> By: Greg http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-189985 Greg Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:10:52 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-189985 I'm running late, but the newly read, recorded and levelated version is complete. We expect to upload it next week. I’m running late, but the newly read, recorded and levelated version is complete. We expect to upload it next week.

]]> By: Octopon http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-187872 Octopon Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:35:21 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-187872 Absolutely loved it. Can't wait for more. Absolutely loved it. Can’t wait for more.

]]> By: Greg http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-187076 Greg Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:32:36 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-187076 I'm busy rerecording the entire book. So if you want to wait for the vastly???...slightly superior version. I'm shooting for...Sunday? I'll try to stay sober long enough to finish it by then. Greg I’m busy rerecording the entire book. So if you want to wait for the vastly???…slightly superior version. I’m shooting for…Sunday? I’ll try to stay sober long enough to finish it by then.
Greg

]]> By: Evo http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-184070 Evo Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:00:30 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-184070 <i>Anyway, I’m rerecording Devlin. I doubt it gets put up here. Who knows what hoops need be hurdled to replace an episode once it’s been linked up to all the feeds.</i> It's actually a pretty simple process, and I'm sure there are some people who would enjoy giving the book another chance once the audio issues are solved. E. Anyway, I’m rerecording Devlin. I doubt it gets put up here. Who knows what hoops need be hurdled to replace an episode once it’s been linked up to all the feeds.

It’s actually a pretty simple process, and I’m sure there are some people who would enjoy giving the book another chance once the audio issues are solved.

E.

]]> By: Greg Crites http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-184066 Greg Crites Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:23:54 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-184066 Yes, I screwed this one six ways from Sunday. It would have helped if the microphone instructions told the user they need to deep throat the mic when recording. I tend to move around, take a drink, puff on a cigar. I can say without hesitation those things guarantee sound problems. Apparently you have to lean in and stroke that beggar with your tongue. They should shape the mic like a 38D; then genetically hardwired behavior patterns would have kicked in and no instruction would be necessary—I'd be all over that puppy. Anyway, I'm rerecording Devlin. I doubt it gets put up here. Who knows what hoops need be hurdled to replace an episode once it's been linked up to all the feeds. I'll probably offer it on the hackery site with my book packages. Anyway, thanks for the comments. There are three completed novels with Devlin, four if I'd write a few words instead of slobbering on the microphone. Yes, I screwed this one six ways from Sunday. It would have helped if the microphone instructions told the user they need to deep throat the mic when recording. I tend to move around, take a drink, puff on a cigar. I can say without hesitation those things guarantee sound problems. Apparently you have to lean in and stroke that beggar with your tongue. They should shape the mic like a 38D; then genetically hardwired behavior patterns would have kicked in and no instruction would be necessary—I’d be all over that puppy. Anyway, I’m rerecording Devlin. I doubt it gets put up here. Who knows what hoops need be hurdled to replace an episode once it’s been linked up to all the feeds. I’ll probably offer it on the hackery site with my book packages. Anyway, thanks for the comments. There are three completed novels with Devlin, four if I’d write a few words instead of slobbering on the microphone.

]]> By: Nigel in Melbourne http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-184016 Nigel in Melbourne Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:31:13 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-184016 Really liking this book. I really hope there are more of them to come. I have a thing about SF or Fantasy P.I. Stories, and this is really quite good. Voice characterisation and humour are great, The recording is a little uneven at times, but I can live with that with such a great story. Nigel. Really liking this book. I really hope there are more of them to come. I have a thing about SF or Fantasy P.I. Stories, and this is really quite good. Voice characterisation and humour are great, The recording is a little uneven at times, but I can live with that with such a great story.

Nigel.

]]> By: eClaire http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-177419 eClaire Fri, 23 May 2008 19:44:00 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-177419 Har! A monster who loves his mother can't be all bad. Thanks for the guffaws! Har!

A monster who loves his mother can’t be all bad.

Thanks for the guffaws!

]]> By: Chris http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-177151 Chris Fri, 23 May 2008 02:04:30 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-177151 Devlin is an interesting character, he's brash and unconcerned with what others think. He started a bit annoying but I've grown to like him. Greg's definitely creative and isn't afraid to put it all down on paper. Devlin is an interesting character, he’s brash and unconcerned with what others think. He started a bit annoying but I’ve grown to like him.

Greg’s definitely creative and isn’t afraid to put it all down on paper.

]]> By: Bill Ekhardt http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-174690 Bill Ekhardt Sat, 17 May 2008 02:22:42 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-174690 Devlin is my new favorite character. I can't wait for a new novel about the bastich!!! HAR! Devlin is my new favorite character. I can’t wait for a new novel about the bastich!!!

HAR!

]]> By: Gail http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-173114 Gail Wed, 14 May 2008 01:31:34 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-173114 This is a highly entertaining story, read with verve and gusto by the author. It is seriously politically incorrect, and extremely funny. You've been warned. Enjoy! This is a highly entertaining story, read with verve and gusto by the author. It is seriously politically incorrect, and extremely funny. You’ve been warned. Enjoy!

]]> By: Liza http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-172487 Liza Mon, 12 May 2008 18:17:38 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/05/02/devlin-abnormal-investigations-case-file-the-hell-hermit/#comment-172487 Greg- Great book! I've listed to a lot of podcasts on here and yours was by far the funniest. I can't wait to listen to your other novels. I listen while I'm at work and it sure does make the day go much faster. So, great book and can't wait to hear more. Take care :) Greg-
Great book! I’ve listed to a lot of podcasts on here and yours was by far the funniest. I can’t wait to listen to your other novels. I listen while I’m at work and it sure does make the day go much faster. So, great book and can’t wait to hear more. Take care :)

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